The intimidating bird only held still long enough for Irene to pull out the letter from the pouch.
Before she could fully turn away, Irene was stopped by a maid.
"His Grace often feeds Blade a snack when he's brought him a letter," she explained.
"Of course he does," Irene responded with a small smile. "Then give it here, please."
Irene had barely unwrapped the meat when the massive raptor swooped down and took it into his large talons. After that, he was nowhere to be seen as he disappeared over the roof and out of view.
"Fortunately, I'm wearing gloves," she muttered to herself as the maid took back the paper to dispose of elsewhere.
